In the VectorWorks Design Series, layer links are being superseded by design layer viewports. Because VectorWorks Fundamentals users cannot create design layer viewports, and Design Series users cannot create layer links, it occasionally may be necessary to convert a layer link into a viewport, or to convert a design layer viewport into a layer link.
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To convert a layer link into a design layer viewport, first unlock the layer link. Right-click (Windows) or Ctrl-click (Macintosh) on the layer link and then select Convert to Viewport from the context menu.
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To convert a design layer viewport into a layer link, select the viewport and then select Modify > Decompose. The Object Info palette changes to indicate that the object is now a group. Select Modify > Ungroup to create a layer link.
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